Area briefs: Byrnes' Brooks helps SC to win over NC

Published: Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, March 25, 2013 at 12:54 a.m.

Byrnes center Charlendez Brooks helped lead South Carolina to a 99-90 victory against North Carolina in the Carolinas All-Star Classic over the weekend in Myrtle Beach. The Western Carolina signee scored two points with eight rebounds and two blocks. Gaffney coach Mark Huff was the head coach for South Carolina.

“He played a tremendous game for us defensively wiith his rebounds and two blocks on the kid going to North Carolina, Isaiah Hicks,” said Huff of Brooks. “He led us in total rebounds and did a great job for us.” South Carolina led 50-37 at the half. However, North Carolina went on a 26-0 run after being down 71-47 to take a two-point lead. Matt Howard (A.C. Flora) and Justin McKie (Irmo) would then knock down back-to-back shots to give South Carolina the lead for good.

... Former Boiling Springs standout Brinson Corn won the pole vault event (13 feet, 11 inches) to lead Coastal Carolina at the High Point University VertKlasse Meet over the weekend. Corn was one of two Chanticleers to pick up individual wins.

<p>Byrnes center Charlendez Brooks helped lead South Carolina to a 99-90 victory against North Carolina in the Carolinas All-Star Classic over the weekend in Myrtle Beach. The Western Carolina signee scored two points with eight rebounds and two blocks. Gaffney coach Mark Huff was the head coach for South Carolina.</p><p>“He played a tremendous game for us defensively wiith his rebounds and two blocks on the kid going to North Carolina, Isaiah Hicks,” said Huff of Brooks. “He led us in total rebounds and did a great job for us.” South Carolina led 50-37 at the half. However, North Carolina went on a 26-0 run after being down 71-47 to take a two-point lead. Matt Howard (A.C. Flora) and Justin McKie (Irmo) would then knock down back-to-back shots to give South Carolina the lead for good. </p><p>... Former Boiling Springs standout Brinson Corn won the pole vault event (13 feet, 11 inches) to lead Coastal Carolina at the High Point University VertKlasse Meet over the weekend. Corn was one of two Chanticleers to pick up individual wins.</p><p><b>LIMESTONE:</b> The No. 3 women's lacrosse team (9-1, 2-0) downed No. 11 Lock Haven 11-7.</p><p>... With eight teams hailing from both Carolinas, the competitive cheerleading team took home second place in the “Co-Ed” division in the second annual Clash of the Carolinas.</p><p><b>SOUTH CAROLINA:</b> In Baton Rouge, La., behind a 3-for-3 day from sophomore Kristen Struett, the softball team (18-11, 1-5) picked up its first SEC win of the season in a 4-1 victory over No. 12 LSU.</p><p>... In Tuscaloosa, Ala., the No. 34 men's tennis team had the lead throughout the day in a 4-1 win over No. 26 Alabama.</p><p>... The 49th-ranked women's tennis team was defeated by Alabama 4-1.</p><p><b>CLEMSON:</b> In Dedham, Mass., the No. 15 men's tennis team defeated Boston College 7-0.</p>